she looks as though she's eating some greens. I agree with you about the feeding of wild animals. people do that at zoos where it's acceptable to feed the animals specific foods, and I guess maybe they think then that it's alright to do the same with the critters in their natural environment. and some probably do it to engage the animal so they can snap a photo or two. she is adorable - so humble looking sitting there nibbling. I really like prairie dogs. I don't think feeding birds is the same - you're giving them their natural diet and they aren't being tamed in the process. there's a difference. they come, feed, and fly away. happy day to you Jane.

Nice capture of this little but chubby fellow. I agree. I don't believe in feeding wildlife, as it can be dangerous for them to get too familiar with us humans. I hate when people throw things out their vehicle windows while driving also. Littering kills animals as they end up on the road trying to eat our trash. People aught to think and be more responsible. I don't see anything wrong with feeding the birds in the winter months. I is an act of kindness that doesn't hurt them or us. Many people buy corn and feed it to the ducks that remain here for the winter for various reasons, and I think that is good also, as I have seen them all huddled in a little open area of water along the Bay in the cold of winter. I also heard that bread which is made of yeast can be harmful to birds, as it is not nourishes for them and it fills their tummys so they are not hungry and their for don't eat what they should be eating. Just a few of my thoughts on the subject for what it is worth. Hope you are doing well Janie :)

When you think of the miles and miles of useless suburban yards..where are the birds supposed to eat in their *natural* habitat? Planting food source landscaping has gotten more popular, but certainly not enough to sustain the bird population.

Chubby fellow that I loved very much to look at him.I can tell you this is a true story in here the last years.Kookaburra bird has over weight xxxKg at the little park.What happent was the fish and chips shop at near by the park.people feed Kookaburra and the bird has became pets for the people who vists in the park.But one day an animal hospital people has weights her and it was over weight and he was at hospital for diet.

He is fantastic. I have to be honest I havent seen one this close up. You could win a contest with this. I do think we as humans eat more in the winter .Hmm . Not sure why but my guess is we need more flue to stay warm and it tastes so good. I love backing bread in winter and buns.Keep warm , Heal.Hugs

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